Drinking Water Treatment Practice Leader

Reports to: Practices Director – Treatment & Facilities Direct Reports: None Location Options: Grand Forks, ND; Bismark, ND; Fargo, ND; Rapid City, SD; Maple Grove, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; Lehi, UT; Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Bozeman, MT; Great Falls, MT; Billings, MT; or Des Moines, IA Lead Drinking Water Innovation Across the United States At AE2S, this is more than a leadership role—it is an opportunity to shape the future of drinking water. We are looking for a Drinking Water Treatment Practice Leader to lead our practice across all locations, driving strategy, technical excellence, and growth in one of the most critical sectors in infrastructure. Practice leaders at AE2S focus on the Technologies, Trends, and Training for their respective practices. If you are a recognized leader in drinking water treatment, water infrastructure, or environmental engineering, this is your chance to make a national impact. Responsibilities You will lead the strategy, technical direction, and growth of AE2S’ Drinking Water Treatment Practice. Set and drive the national vision for how we provide drinking water treatment servicesPartner across regions to grow teams, capabilities, and market presenceLead technical direction and elevate quality across all drinking water projectsIdentify emerging water treatment trends, regulations, and innovations and turn them into strategySupport major pursuits and build strong, lasting client relationshipsMentor and develop engineers and technical leaders across multiple offices Why This Role Is Different This is not a regional role—it is a firmwide leadership position with the ability to: Influence how drinking water projects are delivered across multiple statesBuild and scale a nationally recognized practiceDrive both technical excellence and business growthCollaborate with leadership across operations, client development, and strategy Technical Focus Areas Our Drinking Water Treatment teams focus on: Drinking water treatment design and optimizationSurface water and groundwater systems (wells, intakes)Water treatment and facility planningDrinking water regulations and complianceDistribution system water quality What Success Looks Like Growth and expansion of AE2S’ drinking water practice nationwideA strong and visible technical leadership presence in the marketHigh-performing, engaged teams across officesIncreased project wins and client partnerships What You Bring Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related)Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)10 or more years of experience in drinking water or water treatment engineering2 years of leadership experience (team, project, or practice level)Strong client relationship and business development experienceProven ability to manage clients, win new clients, and retain clientsAbility to travel about 25-percentAll applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Physical Requirements Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrainAbility to stand or sit for prolonged periods of timeOccasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twistOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weightMay require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 poundsAbility to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwearMay require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workloadMay be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town Why AE2S AE2S is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water challenges. You will have the opportunity to lead on a national scale while making a meaningful impact on communities across the country. AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation. We offer a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today! 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision InsuranceDiscretionary Bonus PlanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Matching 401(k) Contributions Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past ExperiencePaid Parental LeaveWellness ProgramAnticipated Starting Salary: $120,000 - $200,000+ per year DOE (Compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, etc.) Position will remain posted until filled AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer